EP0416802B1 - Dispositif de séparation dans une imprimante à étiquettes - Google Patents
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- EP0416802B1 EP0416802B1 EP90309433A EP90309433A EP0416802B1 EP 0416802 B1 EP0416802 B1 EP 0416802B1 EP 90309433 A EP90309433 A EP 90309433A EP 90309433 A EP90309433 A EP 90309433A EP 0416802 B1 EP0416802 B1 EP 0416802B1
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- Prior art keywords
- platen
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- backing strip
- label
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65C—LABELLING OR TAGGING MACHINES, APPARATUS, OR PROCESSES
- B65C11/00—Manually-controlled or manually-operable label dispensers, e.g. modified for the application of labels to articles
- B65C11/02—Manually-controlled or manually-operable label dispensers, e.g. modified for the application of labels to articles having printing equipment
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65C—LABELLING OR TAGGING MACHINES, APPARATUS, OR PROCESSES
- B65C11/00—Manually-controlled or manually-operable label dispensers, e.g. modified for the application of labels to articles
- B65C11/02—Manually-controlled or manually-operable label dispensers, e.g. modified for the application of labels to articles having printing equipment
- B65C11/0289—Manually-controlled or manually-operable label dispensers, e.g. modified for the application of labels to articles having printing equipment using electrical or electro-mechanical means
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65C—LABELLING OR TAGGING MACHINES, APPARATUS, OR PROCESSES
- B65C9/00—Details of labelling machines or apparatus
- B65C9/46—Applying date marks, code marks, or the like, to the label during labelling
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- the present invention relates to a label printer for printing required matters on a label stuck on a paper backing strip and then separating the printed label from the backing strip.
- the present invention is concerned with a label separating device for separating a label from a paper backing strip.
- a label printer known to the applicant, required matters are printed on each label stuck on a backing strip and then the printed label is separated from the backing strip.
- a label printer of this type using an elongated backing strip means for conveying the backing strip in printing and means for conveying the backing strip to separate the printed label from the backing strip are independently provided. An example of such a device will be described below with reference to Figs. 1 and 2.
- a backing strip 1 with labels, or an elongated backing strip 1a with plural labels 1b stuck thereon is used.
- the backing strip 1 with labels is sandwiched between a platen 2 and a thermal head 3 while being guided along a predetermined guide path.
- a separating roller 5 is provided under the platen 2 in the same axial direction, and a pinch roller 6 is held in pressure contact with the separating roller 5 so as to be movable away from the roller 5.
- Dedicated driving units (not shown) are connected to the platen 2 and the separating roller 5, respectively.
- the backing strip 1a is drawn out in the conveyance path downstream from the separating plate 4 and is held between the separating roller 5 and the pinch roller 6. More specifically, the pinch roller 6 is moved away from the separating roller 5, and then the backing strip 1a is inserted between both rollers, so that the pinch roller 6 is again brought into pressure contact with the separating roller 5.
- the platen 2 is turned in synchronism with line-by-line printing for each label 1b by the thermal head 3, whereby the printing for the label 1b and the conveyance of the backing strip 1 with labels are performed simultaneously.
- the separating roller 5 also rotates and pulls the backing strip 1a without any sagging. Consequently, on the separating plate 4, the backing strip 1 with printed labels is bent at an acute angle, whereby the printed label 1b is separated from the backing strip 1a and is issued from an issuance port (not shown).
- the platen 2 as a means for conveying the backing strip 1 with labels is constituted separately from the separating plate 4, separating roller 5 and pinch roller 6 as means for separating each printed label 1b from the backing strip 1a. Consequently, the number of components is increased, the manufacture of the device is complicated, and a large space is required, thus resulting in increased size of the entire device. Further, since the separate driving units are used for the platen 2 and the separating roller 5, discrepancy is apt to occur between a conveyance speed for the backing strip 1a by the platen 2 and that by the separating roller 5. Once there occurs such discrepancy, the normal separation of the label 1b on the separating plate 4 may become impossible, or the normal printing may become no longer feasible due to change in the conveyance speed for the pasteboard 1a by the platen 2.
- Another known device as disclosed in German Specification No. 2816161 comprises a conveyor roller for the conveyance of a paper backing strip with labels which is guided along a predetermined path;
- the present invention overcomes this problem by being characterised in that said second roller is a pinch roller which pinches the backing strip against the platen thus forming a conveying nip between the second roller and the platen, that the pinch roller is mounted on a rotatable frame whereby the frame is urged by a coiled torsion spring so that the pinch roller is kept in contact with the conveyance roller, and that the printing nip, the conveying nip and the shaft for the pinch roller are in vertical alignment.
- the invention has the further benefits of compactness.
- a paper backing strip with labels 11 comprising an elongated backing strip 11a and a plurality of labels 11b which are stuck on the backing strip 11a at predetermined intervals.
- the backing strip 11 with labels is guided and held between a platen 12 and a thermal head 13 serving as a printing head.
- the platen 12 is formed of a cylindrical member, and the whole thereof is mounted to a label printer body (not shown) in such a manner as to rotate about a platen shaft 12a as the central shaft thereof.
- a driving unit (not shown) for driving and rotating the platen 12 is connected to the platen shaft 12a.
- the platen 12 fulfills not only the function of the platen itself required for printing but also the function as a conveyance roller for conveying the backing strip 11 with labels.
- the thermal head 13 is held in pressure contact with the platen 12 in a contacted state of a heat generating portion 13a thereof with the platen 12.
- a separating member 14 formed of a plate member is disposed near and downstream from the platen 12 and the thermal head 13.
- a pinch roller 16 Under the platen 12 is provided a pinch roller 16 so as to be movable into contact with and away from the platen.
- a roller shaft 16a of the pinch roller 16 is mounted to a frame 20, whereby the pinch roller 16 is held rotatably.
- the frame 20 is mounted to the label printer body rotatably about a support shaft 21 so that the roller shaft 16a of the pinch roller 16 is parallel to the platen shaft 12a of the platen 12.
- Around the support shaft 21 is wound a coiled torsion spring 22, one end of which is fixed to the label printer body while the other end of which is fixed to the frame 20.
- the frame 20 is urged by the torsion spring 22 so that the pinch roller 16 is kept in contact with the platen 12.
- the frame 20 is provided with a handle 23 in a position below the separating member 14.
- the heat generating portion 13a of the thermal head 13, the platen shaft 12a of the platen 12 and the roller shaft 16a of the pinch roller 16 are substantially aligned on a vertical line.
- the backing strip 11a which has been guided between the platen 12 and the thermal head 13 and drawn out from the separating member 14 is inserted between the platen 12 and the pinch roller 16.
- the frame 20 is turned downwards with the handle 23 to disengage the pinch roller 16 from the platen 12.
- the backing strip 11a is inserted between the platen 12 and the pinch roller 16.
- the frame 20 Upon release of the handle 23, the frame 20 returns to its original position under the biasing force of the torsion spring 22, so that the pinch roller 16 comes into abutment with the platen 12. At this time, tension is applied to the backing strip 11a.
- the platen 12 is rotated by the driving unit connected thereto, whereby the backing strip 11 with labels is conveyed, and predetermined matters are printed on the label 11a by the thermal head 13.
- the backing strip 11a inserted between the platen 12 and the pinch roller 16 is also conveyed, so that tension is applied to the backing strip 11a. Therefore, when the backing strip 11 with labels after printing arrives at the separating member 14, only the backing strip 11a is bent at an acute angle along the separating member, while the printed label 11b is separated from the backing strip 11a and is issued from an issuance port (not shown).
- both the conveyance of the backing strip 11 with labels for printing each label 11b and the conveyance of the backing strip 11a for separating the label 11b after printing are performed by the rotation of the platen 12.
- the parts required for the means to convey the backing strip 11 with labels and those required for the means to separate the label 11b can be used in common. Consequently, the number of the whole parts of the label printer decreases, thus contributing to the reduction of parts cost; besides, the manufacture of the entire label printer becomes easier, thus leading to shortening of the assembling time and reduction of the manufacturing cost; and further, the smaller space occupied by the label separating device contributes to the reduction in size of the entire label printer.
- the peripheral speed of the platen 12 is constant at any part of the peripheral surface of the platen 12, the conveyance speed of the backing strip 11 with labels passing the heat generating portion 13a of the thermal head 13 and the conveyance speed of the backing strip 11a after separation of a printed label 11b become equal to each other, that is, no discrepancy will occur between these two speeds. Consequently, defective separation of the label 11b and defective printing for the label 11b can be surely prevented.
- the separating member 14 is disposed near the thermal head 13 and the roller shaft 16a of the pinch roller 16 is disposed in a position substantially opposed to the heat generating portion 13a of the thermal head 13.
- the backing strip 11a is wound around about a quarter of the peripheral surface of the platen 12. Consequently, the frictional resistance between the platen 12 and the backing strip 11a is increased to ensure the conveyance of the backing strip 11a by the platen 12, and defective separation of the label 11b can be prevented.
- the handle 23 of the frame 20 is positioned near the issuance port of the label 11b, the engaging and disengaging operation for the pinch roller 16 with respect to the platen 12 can be done more easily.
- the platen 12 may be of a freely rotating structure and the driving unit may be connected to the pinch roller 16.
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- Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
- Labeling Devices (AREA)
- Folding Of Thin Sheet-Like Materials, Special Discharging Devices, And Others (AREA)
- Electronic Switches (AREA)
- Record Information Processing For Printing (AREA)
Claims (2)
- Une imprimante à étiquettes comprenant :un rouleau transporteur (12) pour le transport d'une bande de support en papier présentant des étiquettes et qui est guidé le long d'un trajet prédéterminé ;une tête d'impression (13) et un cylindre (12), dans lequel le cylindre (12) est constitué par le rouleau transporteur (12) et délimite un étranglement d'impression pour l'impression ;un élément de séparation (14) disposé sur le trajet de transport de la bande de support en papier à l'aval par rapport à la tête d'impression (13) qui maintient la bande de support en papier présentant des étiquettes entre celle-ci et le cylindre, l'élément de séparation (14) étant dans une position proche de la tête d'impression (13) ; etun second rouleau (16) pour tirer, en même temps que ledit cylindre, la partie de bande de support en papier qui a été pliée et séparée d'une étiquette, après impression, par ledit élément de séparation, de sorte que le trajet prédéterminé de la bande de support en papier (11a) traverse l'étranglement d'impression entre la tête d'impression (13) et le cylindre (12), passe sur l'élément de séparation (14) et entre le cylindre (12) et le second rouleau (16) ,
caractérisée en ce que ledit second rouleau (16) est un rouleau pinceur qui pince la bande de support contre le cylindre (12), en formant ainsi un étranglement de transport entre le second rouleau et le cylindre, en ce que le rouleau pinceur (16) est monté sur un bâti rotatif (20) poussé par un ressort de torsion à boudin (22) de telle sorte que le second rouleau est maintenu en contact avec le rouleau transporteur (12), et en ce que l'étranglement d'impression, l'étranglement de transport et l'arbre pour le rouleau pinceur sont alignés verticalement. - Un dispositif de séparation d'étiquettes selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que ledit bâti rotatif (20) est articulé autour d'un axe (21) qui est décalé par rapport à une ligne passant par l'étranglement d'impression, l'étranglement de transport et l'arbre du rouleau pinceur et comprend un moyen à poignée (23) qui permet au bâti (20) d'être ouvert à l'encontre dudit ressort de torsion à boudin (22) afin de libérer la pression au niveau de l'étranglement de transport.
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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JP1228593A JPH0395068A (ja) | 1989-09-04 | 1989-09-04 | ラベルプリンタ |
JP228593/89 | 1989-09-04 |
Publications (2)
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EP0416802A1 EP0416802A1 (fr) | 1991-03-13 |
EP0416802B1 true EP0416802B1 (fr) | 1997-08-13 |
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EP90309433A Expired - Lifetime EP0416802B1 (fr) | 1989-09-04 | 1990-08-29 | Dispositif de séparation dans une imprimante à étiquettes |
Country Status (6)
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US (1) | US5174669A (fr) |
EP (1) | EP0416802B1 (fr) |
JP (1) | JPH0395068A (fr) |
KR (1) | KR950000371B1 (fr) |
DE (1) | DE69031254T2 (fr) |
ES (1) | ES2106019T3 (fr) |
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CA2129068A1 (fr) * | 1993-08-02 | 1995-02-03 | Karl Schroeder | Systeme d'impression pour etiquettes non doublees |
US5487337A (en) * | 1994-05-16 | 1996-01-30 | Datasouth Computer Corporation | Method and apparatus for printing linerless media having an adhesive backing |
ES2123987T3 (es) * | 1994-05-27 | 1999-01-16 | Tokyo Electric Co Ltd | Impresora termica. |
JPH08168975A (ja) * | 1994-12-13 | 1996-07-02 | Kimura Yuniteii Kk | シール剥離用治具 |
DE19507892A1 (de) * | 1995-03-07 | 1996-09-12 | Esselte Meto Int Gmbh | Vorrichtung zum Bedrucken von auf einem Trägerbandstreifen haftenden Etiketten |
US5820279A (en) * | 1995-09-22 | 1998-10-13 | Eltron International, Inc. | Computer driven printer |
TW359660B (en) * | 1996-11-07 | 1999-06-01 | Seiko Epson Corp | Peeling device, tape processing device incorporating the peeling device, and tape printing apparatus incorporating the tape processing device |
DE69911694T2 (de) * | 1998-07-17 | 2004-08-05 | Zih Corp., Wilmington | Etikettendrucker |
US6478488B1 (en) | 1999-06-30 | 2002-11-12 | Zih Corp. | Step-stripper roller shaft in an image forming device |
DE10340331A1 (de) * | 2003-08-29 | 2005-06-30 | Arlinghaus, Clemens | Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Kennzeichnen eines Aktendeckels |
US7744519B2 (en) * | 2006-09-14 | 2010-06-29 | Pregis Innovative Packaging, Inc. | System and method for crumpling paper substrates |
US8141610B2 (en) * | 2007-05-09 | 2012-03-27 | Avery Dennison Corporation | Hand-held portable labeler and method of labeling |
US8061403B2 (en) * | 2007-05-09 | 2011-11-22 | Avery Dennison Corporation | Hand-held portable labeler |
CN103847226B (zh) * | 2012-11-29 | 2016-08-17 | 兄弟工业株式会社 | 打印机 |
MX2017004447A (es) * | 2014-10-06 | 2017-06-19 | Sinclair Systems Int Llc | Etiquetador automatico de productos bajo demanda con impresion termica. |
JP6784402B2 (ja) * | 2017-08-30 | 2020-11-11 | 株式会社ミヤコシ | 積層ラベル体の製造装置 |
Citations (1)
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US4432830A (en) * | 1983-02-07 | 1984-02-21 | Intermec Corporation | Label printer having selectable label stock paths |
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- 1989-09-04 JP JP1228593A patent/JPH0395068A/ja active Pending
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- 1990-08-23 KR KR1019900013027A patent/KR950000371B1/ko not_active IP Right Cessation
- 1990-08-29 ES ES90309433T patent/ES2106019T3/es not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1990-08-29 DE DE69031254T patent/DE69031254T2/de not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1990-08-29 EP EP90309433A patent/EP0416802B1/fr not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1990-08-31 US US07/575,824 patent/US5174669A/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
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US4432830A (en) * | 1983-02-07 | 1984-02-21 | Intermec Corporation | Label printer having selectable label stock paths |
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DE69031254T2 (de) | 1998-02-26 |
DE69031254D1 (de) | 1997-09-18 |
US5174669A (en) | 1992-12-29 |
ES2106019T3 (es) | 1997-11-01 |
KR910006112A (ko) | 1991-04-27 |
EP0416802A1 (fr) | 1991-03-13 |
JPH0395068A (ja) | 1991-04-19 |
KR950000371B1 (ko) | 1995-01-16 |
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